“‘For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the Law was given.  As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God. Salvation is for Everyone.” (Romans 10:4 NLT)

 

Do you ever think there is no way God would let me into Heaven with Him? I cannot even make it through one day without sinning. Some offense that I am sure angers God. It seems the harder I try the less self control I have and the more the Universe has to thr0w at me.

It never fails the lady in the line in front of me at the grocery store can’t seem to find her wallet or the dishwasher sprung a leak on my new floor. The thoughts of curses and sometimes the hateful angry words that follow. They make me hang my head in shame when I think about it.

There are deeper darker traits in my heart. I am a murderer in that dark place. Yes, it’s true. I have hated so much that I truly wanted to strangle someone. I’ve had thoughts of using a brick to take that person out. It was horrible to realize that the only reason I didn’t follow through was Christ in my heart. He is the good in me. I have the same sin nature as the worst murderer. Sin is sin. It’s all evil, dark, selfish, and full of hate. We all have it. Our conscience, ethics and taught morals help to hold this at bay.

That is why I need salvation. If I was to go to the pearly gates on my own I would never be allowed admittance with the dark heart I have. No matter the good works I have done, the laws I followed, nor the appearance of propriety I try to have. I am doomed without the redeeming Blood of Christ to cover that dark pit in my heart.

Being saved from this sinful nature is so simple that people cannot accept it. Just believing in Jesus and declaring He is Lord can get me in? What’s the catch? Romans 10:13 says “For everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved.” There must be more. Right?

There is really no catch? None. Don’t forget there was punishment. Horrible torture and blood shed that lead to death. It just wasn’t put on me or you. Jesus paid the price. As the song says “Jesus paid it all. All to Him I owe.” I am so thankful that He did. I am eternally grateful to have been told about Jesus as a young child. My Grandmother was a living example of Christ to me. She told me Jesus loved me. That He accepts me even when I am not pretty outwardly or inwardly. We believers who understand the Grace of Christ need to share this with others through not only words but actions. Giving love, time, and modeling the love Jesus has for all mankind. He really doesn’t care if you are a different race, political belief, or what you have done good or bad. He just loves us. You can’t impress him more to make Him love you more. His love is perfect and complete. You also can’t disappoint Him so much that you lose that love either. He just loves us.

JESUS LOVES YOU!